Therefore, it is recommended that high‑risk groups — including the elderly, obese, overweight, sedentary individuals, those with a family history of diabetes, a history of gestational diabetes, or concurrent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases — should add regular postprandial blood glucose testing to their routine checkups, in addition to fasting blood glucose.To be precise: 2 hours […]
Who Should Be Screened for Diabetes?
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide year by year. In developed countries, it has been listed as the third major disease following cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The greatest harm of diabetes lies in its various chronic complications, such as diabetic foot, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, and neuropathy, which have attracted great attention in the […]
How Women with Diabetes Protect Their Health and Their Babies: From Preconception to Postpartum
The dream of becoming a mother is a tender light in every woman’s heart. For expectant mothers living with diabetes, this dream requires extra scientific care. Do not worry—with thorough preparation, you can welcome a healthy baby!Why Is Preconception and Pregnancy Management So Critical for Women with Diabetes?A high-glucose intrauterine environment acts like “toxic soil” […]
Five Principles of Healthy Vegetarian Eating for People with Diabetes
Principle 1: Variety and Food Combination Is KeyEat at least 12 different foods daily and more than 25 foods weekly.Include dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, rapeseed), orange‑red fruits and vegetables (carrots, tomatoes), red/purple/black foods (purple cabbage, dried jujubes, mulberries), dairy products, soy products (tofu, soy milk), whole grains (oats, corn), and nuts and seeds (cashews, […]
Three Traps of Vegetarian Diets for People with Diabetes
People with diabetes can choose a vegetarian diet, but they should avoid the following three common traps:Trap 1: The Sweet Trap of Processed Vegetarian FoodsProcessed products such as vegetarian meat, vegetarian ham, and vegetarian snacks often contain high levels of sugar, salt, and fat. These ingredients can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and […]
Types of Vegetarian Diets:Lacto‑Ovo Vegetarian Diet Is Preferred for People with Diabetes
A vegetarian diet is defined as a diet high in plant‑based foods and low in animal‑based foods. Different types of vegetarian diets are distinguished by excluding specific foods, and mainly include:lacto‑ovo vegetarian, lacto‑vegetarian, and vegan. For people with diabetes, the lacto‑ovo vegetarian diet is a relatively ideal choice.While retaining the advantages of plant‑based foods, it […]
Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet for Diabetes Control
A vegetarian diet has a dual role in diabetes management — when used properly, it offers significant benefits. It is rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which act as natural aids in blood glucose control.Dietary fiber slows glucose absorption, preventing sharp postprandial blood glucose spikes, much like a buffer for glucose […]
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Thyroid Diseases
The thyroid gland is located in front of the trachea, shaped like a butterfly and resembling a shield, hence its name. Specifically, it lies about 2–3 cm below the Adam’s apple and moves up and down with swallowing. That is why clinicians often ask patients to swallow during a thyroid examination.Thyroid disorders mainly include hyperthyroidism, […]
TLGS Study Finds Some Milk-Derived Peptides May Slightly Increase Diabetes Risk
In the fast‑paced modern life, chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have quietly become “invisible killers” threatening our health. Faced with such a severe situation, in addition to weight control, regular exercise, and dietary intervention, the scientific community is turning its attention to a potential intervention strategy—dietary regulation, […]
What Are Milk-Derived Bioactive Peptides?
You may be unfamiliar with the term “peptide,” but it is actually very close to our daily lives. Simply put, a peptide is a small protein fragment composed of two or more linked amino acids. When we consume dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, their proteins (e.g., casein and whey protein) are broken […]